Makry-Gialos, Greece
Crete · Greece
Makry-Gialos is a small town in Crete, Greece with a population of 623. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Makry-Gialos
Analipsi is a village and a municipal unit of the municipality Siteia in the Lasithi regional unit, eastern Crete, Greece. The municipal unit was established in 2014 from the four communities Chrysopigi, Lithines, Perivolakia and Pefkoi, which had been part of the municipality Ierapetra before 2011. The municipal unit has an area of 83.853 km2 (32.376 sq mi). Population 1,343 (2021).
People
Climate
| Population | 623 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0372°, 25.9718° |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
| Country | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| State / Province | Crete |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 27.4 inches (696 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Makry-Gialos
Makry-Gialos is a small town in Greece (Crete) with a population of 623. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above Greece avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 244.4 sq mi (633.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0372°N, 25.9718°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1948 | DODECANESE, KARPATHOS IS. | Earthquake | 7.3 m | - | 127 km |
| 2020 | CRETE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 98 km |
| 2000 | CRETE | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 95 km |
| 2009 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 107 km |
| 2025 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 87 km |
| 2013 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.0 m | - | 112 km |
| 1870 | ALEXANDRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 107 km |
| 1629 | CRETE | Earthquake | - | - | 139 km |
| 1494 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | - | - | 67 km |
| 1303 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 4,000 | 94 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Santorini (161 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santorini | Shield(s) | 367 m (1,204 ft) | 1950 | 161 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in |
Makry-Gialos has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 49°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (0.1").
Radio Stations near Makry-Gialos
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ηχώ Ιεράπετρα | news, pop | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Λατώ Άγιος Νικόλαος | news, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Λασίθι 92.3 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Panic 93.7 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Madness 95 | mainstream, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Δίαυλος Κρήτης | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ράδιο 104.4 Άγιος Νικόλαος | news, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| KPaX Radio | κοινωνικό ραδιόφωνο χανίων | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sitia 95.5 | jazz, pop | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Melody 88 | mainstream, pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Makry-Gialos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Museum of Sitia | ||||
| Archeological Collection | ||||
| MUSEUM OF TRADITIONAL CRETAN ART | ||||
| Pefki Folklore Museum | ||||
| Venetian Villa Deimezzo |
Farmers Markets in Makry-Gialos
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday's, Street Market | |||||
| Laiki |
Hotels in Makry-Gialos
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Makry-Gialos
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Makry-Gialos
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Makry-Gialos
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Makry-Gialos
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Makry-Gialos
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| (*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Sitia Airport | JSH | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Makry-Gialos
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ταχυδρομείο |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Makry-Gialos
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Panagia | |
| Ζωοδόχος Πηγή |
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Shipwrecks Near Makry-Gialos
1 documented shipwrecks found near Makry-Gialos.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Bonaventure | - | A Dido-class light cruiser that was torpedoed by the Italian submarine Ambra south of Crete. |
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What is the population of Makry-Gialos?
Makry-Gialos has a population of 623 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 244.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Makry-Gialos?
Makry-Gialos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 27.4 inches.
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